[Jewelry making - Article 00119] - Re: [Orchid] Soldering with Garnet in place?

[Mark Shneyer]

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    yes it will explode! Rubies, Sapphires, Diamond, Syn Spinel except
    green (usually in mothers rings), can take heat. I wouldn't put heat
    on Ruby or Sapphire Cabs though. 

    I have found that CZ's can usually take heat but only once and must
    cool gently. If they break they are inexpensive enough to
    replace...as are the Syn Spinels. 

    To straighten your garnet you will need to remove it and either
    reseat it or redo the bezel. 

Mark


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